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Australia middle-order rebuild gathers pace after series review

Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh are central to a flexible batting blueprint as Australia recalibrate for white-ball tours.

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Australia's white-ball think tank has confirmed a flexible middle-order plan that can switch between power hitters and anchor roles depending on match situation.

Travis Head remains the preferred disruptor at the top, while Mitchell Marsh is being used as a bridge between set batters and finishers.

The review after the latest bilateral series also highlighted fielding intensity and run-out opportunities as areas where Australia believe they can create extra wickets.

With a packed calendar ahead, the coaching group wants younger batters to earn exposure without disrupting the core that performed well in major ICC events.

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